Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Haute Couture gardening
was at its best at the Chanel Spring Summer 2015 couture show yesterday. After
last year’s controversial mock feminist rights protest, which angered many
women for faux-demonstration of feminism on the runway, this year Karl
Lagerfeld opted for more traditional and youthful floral. Out worldly dramatic
and innovative, the runway sets of Chanel shows are always a highlight – thanks
to the showmanship of Mr. Lagerfeld. This year too, he framed his collection
with a beautiful set. The designer created an animated tropical garden under
the magnificent glass roof of the Grand Palais, complete with orchid and
bluebells and palm trees created out of water coloured papers that opened one
by one exotically into blooms of pink, red and yellow.

The exotic beauty of nature
was translated into the pieces in the form of embroidery, 3D appliqué and
crystal flowers. In a colour story of yellow and orange, blue and pastels, the
collection rich in organza and tulle echoed the youthfulness of spring. Bare midriff
is the new cleavage. The signature Chanel tweed jacket was cropped to reveal
the midriff – something that will appeal to the younger and modern couture
buyers. The skirt lengths were varied, ranging from full to cropped above the ankle.
Black leather sock boots, Edwardian hats and embellished floral beanie created
the perfect spring garden feel.